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North Sea

New York · 6,458 residents · 11.054 sq mi
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#70Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.6%#172Highest median rentof 6,764$3,063#182Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,128,000#206Fastest growingof 6,811+18.3%
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North Sea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,587. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,128,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,458
+44%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
584 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 500 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+5%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024North Sea
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(337)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(195)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(339)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(428)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(416)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(610)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.4%(927)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(951)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649%(578)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.8%(1,214)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(348)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(115)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,587
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,718
+188%since 2000
from $34,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+14%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,128,000
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,063
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,107 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
−33%since 2009
from 10.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Sea on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,103)
Black1.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(238)
Asian1%(43)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,966)
Black13.3%(861)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(1,346)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other3.8%(248)
Diversity Score
70
+200%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.1%(588)
Colombian3%(193)
Dominican2%(127)
Venezuelan1.2%(78)
Puerto Rican1.2%(75)
Ecuadorian0.8%(51)
Guatemalan0.7%(48)
Cuban0.7%(44)
Honduran0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(20)
Japanese0.3%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(34)
Ancestry
Irish20.1%(1,298)
Italian10.9%(705)
German8.8%(570)
English8.3%(538)
Polish5.4%(346)
Swedish2.6%(167)
Brazilian2%(128)
Austrian1.9%(122)
Russian1.9%(120)
French1.5%(100)
American1.3%(84)
West Indian1.2%(78)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Haitian1.2%(78)
Belgian0.6%(39)
Armenian0.6%(36)
Croatian0.4%(28)
Dutch0.4%(26)
Romanian0.4%(26)
Norwegian0.3%(21)
Welsh0.2%(16)
Ukrainian0.2%(14)
Greek0.2%(10)
Finnish0.1%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(9)
Scottish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.3%(1,388)
Married42.4%(1,243)
Widowed4%(118)
Divorced6.2%(183)
Women 15+
Never married29%(770)
Married53.1%(1,410)
Widowed10.1%(269)
Divorced7.8%(206)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Sea, New York?

North Sea, New York has about 6,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Sea, New York?

The typical household in North Sea, New York earns about $161,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Sea, New York expensive?

In North Sea, New York, the median home is worth about $1,128,000, and the typical rent is about $3,063 a month.

How educated are people in North Sea, New York?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Sea, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Sea, New York?

About 5.4% of people in North Sea, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Sea, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Sea, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,917 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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